The Philadelphia Eagles managed to avoid serious injuries in their preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens last week, but their luck ran out in their second preseason game against the New England Patriots on Thursday night. During the contest, second-year offensive lineman Tyler Steen suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter.
Steen, who had been showing promise as he vied for a starting position, went down on the field but was initially able to walk off under his own power, as reported by Zach Berman of PHLY. Despite this, the situation worsened when John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that Steen was later seen being carted to the locker room.
Prior to this game, Steen had already been dealing with a “mild ankle injury” during training camp, which had affected his performance and his competition for the starting right guard position. With Cam Jurgens moving from right guard to center to replace the retiring Jason Kelce, the Eagles had high hopes for Steen to step up and secure the right guard spot this summer.
However, the ongoing ankle issue has opened the door for veteran offensive lineman Mekhi Becton. Becton has seen increased reps at right guard throughout training camp and is now considered the frontrunner for the starting role as the team heads into Week 1. The injury to Steen has potentially shifted the competition, giving Becton a significant opportunity to claim the position.
The Eagles have decided to hold Steen out for the remainder of Thursday’s game against the Patriots, focusing on his recovery in hopes that he will be ready for their final preseason game next week against the Minnesota Vikings. The team’s medical staff will closely monitor his progress to determine the extent of the injury and whether he can return to full strength in time for the regular season.
Steen is walking off on his own. https://t.co/oKjzUl0frz
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) August 15, 2024
The injury to Steen comes at a crucial time for the Eagles as they finalize their roster and prepare for the upcoming season. His absence creates uncertainty at a key position on the offensive line, adding pressure on Becton and the rest of the offensive line unit to step up and fill the void left by Steen’s potential extended absence. The team’s ability to adapt and manage injuries will be critical as they look to build on their previous successes and start the season strong.
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